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Entry level positions for associate scientist in industry range from 65K-88K a year (with the exception of Californias 6 figure must (depending on area due to cost of living). trying to switch from ac… more

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Looking for a role in Portugal, in the field of medical devices or pharma. Could also be travel b/w US and Portugal. would you anyone happen to have any recommendations or tips?

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Anyone at Vertex open for a quick chat/potential referral?

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If anyone is looking for a referral at Astellas please reach out :) happy to help and answer any questions!

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Screening interviews?
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I know this is a niche question, but has anyone here in regulatory affairs moved from Med device/biotech to pharma? If so, care to share some advice?

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How much does a scientist/senior scientist/principal scientist make with a PhD? My bf just got a senior scientist role at a major biotech company and worries his salary might be low compared to those … more

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I must say I had the weirdest interview ever! So I applied for a position and didn't go through the whole screening part but ended up meeting with the Director of the division flighting the vacanc… more

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Why do pharma and biotech use recruiters to gain information on current personal?

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How does work culture and Life/Work balance looks like in Merck? Asking for a friend who got offered Sr Scientist position in Philadelphia area campus.

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What is the recruitment process like in big pharma? Applied to a job opening on their workday without referral. Got an email from an internal talent acquisition team to connect. Has my resume been see… more

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Currently in J&J and been approached for a promotional opportunity at Pfizer. I like the culture in J&J particularly in terms of work life balance and I am curious how Pfizer’s culture is like… more

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Anyone have perspectives on Xenon Pharmaceuticals?

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What age is too old for taking on PhD? Employed and 40 years old. Any success stories or advice would be helpful.

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Hi all. Anyone who can provide eTMF vendor referral? Thanks in advance

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I have a PhD in Chemistry with work focuses on small molecule crystallography for organic compounds. I also have a MS in Data Science. What kind of jobs will help me combine my education background? H… more

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Looking for part-time consulting roles for Bioinformatics/Computational Biology. Let me know if you have any pointers!

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Anyone from Abbott/Stryker open for a quick chat/refer? Thanks in advance!

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Hi! I already asked in another bowl related to pharma industry. Does anyone know Sprim Health Group? I'd like to know your impression about this marketing firm. Thanks a lot! ✨

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Hi there! I just finished my first interview with GSK and was wondering if GSK has a referral bonus a current employee would be eligible for if they refer me. I understand some companies only offer a … more

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What is the hot roles in Pharmaceuticals in USA for Masters?

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Would anyone who works in pharma sales be open to chatting with me?

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How much do CRA’s I make at other CRO’s and Pharma companies? I am currently considering applying elsewhere due to my work/life balance and low salary. I want to confirm if it’s as low as I think it i… more

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Any one wants to connect who is in pharma and has market access (pricing and contracting) roles available? I want to move from Optum (PBM) to Pharma and want to have a referral :)
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Thinking about transitioning from project leader to project manager - pharma. What do you guys think?

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Can someone tell me why I'm consistently (and quickly!) getting rejected for pharma market research jobs for which I'm qualified? would love recruiter insights here. am I not adding the right … more

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Looking for capital project engineering roles in Boston MA area. Have 5 years of experience in chemical industry in design and project management along with some gmp site experience. Any h… more

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How are the panel interviews for strategy & consulting positions at Pfizer? Are these behavioral or technical? Interested in SM roles.

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What’s everyone make in here? Highest earner gets major props and crowned King Fish 🎣

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Any thoughts on Amylyx Pharmaceuticals (AMLX) or thoughts on the Neurodegenerative disease space in general? They have had success with their approved ALS drug after Ph 2 results but that could change… more

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I'm a recent masters graduate in Biomed Engg with a specialisation in tissue engg. Most of my work experience is with scaffolds and biomaterials (been working as an RA for the last 4 months… more

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What % raise with a promotion would be considered good/reasonable/bad at a mid cap to big pharma in this market?

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Government to Pharma? I (PharmD) currently work for FDA as a new drug reviewer and thinking of making the jump to pharma. Has anyone taken a similar path and if so, what type of role did you mo… more

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